by Speech Pathologist Kerry | Dec 16, 2024 | Blog For Therapists
Speech pathology is, at times, a challenging profession with many professionals experiencing burnout at some time in their careers. However, it is also highly rewarding career as you see the incredible impact improving an individual’s communication can have on them...
by Speech Pathologist Kerry | Nov 8, 2024 | Blog For Therapists
You may be familiar with gestalt language processing (GLP) and you may be aware that many autistic children (but not all) process language this way. GLP is a natural and normal way for some children to acquire language. Despite its prevalence, GLP is often...
by Speech Pathologist Kerry | Jun 28, 2024 | Blog for Parents, Orofacial Myology
Thumb-sucking is a normal part of early childhood and initially it may have seemed harmless. However, as time goes on, you may start to wonder about the potential consequences of this behaviour. Is it just a phase or could it be causing long-term issues? In this blog,...
by Speech Pathologist Kerry | Mar 27, 2024 | Blog For Therapists
As a trained Speech Pathologist you may feel relatively confident and comfortable treating speech sound errors. However, much of the training you received on articulation therapy probably focused on consonant sounds. You may feel less confident in working with vowel...
by Speech Pathologist Kerry | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog For Therapists
Thumb-sucking is a common childhood habit that typically begins in infancy as a natural reflex for self-soothing. However, when this behaviour persists beyond the age of four, it can raise concerns among parents and caregivers. Prolonged thumb-sucking can result in a...
